Hey everyone!

We have some exciting news to share with all you Street Fighter V fans out there. Up until now in North America, pre-ordering the game would just get you access to the online beta, but we’re happy to announce that we’ll be adding extra goodies on top of that!

Depending on which North American retailer you pre-order at, you’ll receive an exclusive alternate costume at launch for one of four characters:

GAMESTOP: Battle Costume Ryu

• Strong and grizzly, Ryu emerges from a long period of training ready for the next opponent!

BEST BUY: Battle Costume Cammy

• Decked out in mission gear, Cammy is ready to complete her next objective!

AMAZON: Battle Costume M. Bison

• The evil dictator M. Bison dons an extra sinister looking, ominous black outfit!

PlayStation Store/PC Digital: Battle Costume Chun-Li

• Wearing one of her signature black dresses, Chun-Li always fights in style!

So on top of the online beta access from pre-ordering, you’ll also be able to enjoy these stylish threads and really bring the beatdowns with flair. This extra pre-order bonus applies to all previous and future pre-orders, so if you’ve already pre-ordered the game, you are set!

But wait! There’s even more great news; we present to you: the Street Fighter V Collector’s Edition!

Going on sale for MSRP $99.99 in North America, the Street Fighter V Collector’s Edition is the ultimate package for fans of the series! Check out all the contents below (and please note that above image is stll work in progress):

• SFV game disc
  • The standard SFV game disc and case is included in every Collector’s Edition.
• 10 inch, fully painted Ryu statue
  • Meticulously articulated and commanding in stature, the sculpture depicts Ryu preparing for his next battle. The Collector’s Edition packaging is specially windowed as well so that you can see the top half of the statue from the outside.
• 48p hardcover artbook
  • Jam-packed with design sketches and other behind-the-scenes materials that shed light behind the development process of the game.
• Code Cards for additional downloadable content:
  • Udon Digital Street Fighter Comics
    • A collection of some of Udon’s finest work with the Street Fighter comic series.
    • SFV Soundtrack Sampler
      • Curated selection of some of the best tunes from the game.
      • Twitch One-Month Subscription to Capcom Fighters channel
        • This bonus is actually included with every standard copy of SFV, and gives a free one-month subscription to the Capcom Fighters channel on Twitch, which grants exclusive access to special Street Fighter chat emoticons, as well as video archive access.

The Collector’s Edition should be up for pre-order at select retailers soon, so be sure to keep an eye out as quantities will be limited! And yes, if you pre-order the Collector’s Edition, you will also get online beta access, as well as the exclusive pre-order costume for that retailer if they have one.

That’s all the news we have to share for now, but check back periodically for new updates on everything Street Fighter V. Till next time; it’s back to the online beta for me!

Number: DWN-047

Weapon:  Wind Storm

Weakness:  Centaur Flash

A wind-controlling robot with abilities similar to those of Air Man. Get away from his propeller attacks and dodge with straight, vertical jumps.

Wind Man and Air Man would be kindred spirits, were they not soulless robots. Both have industrial-grade fans embedded in their bodies, both have stages located precariously among the clouds, and both are big jerks.

One key difference here, though: Wind Man commands an army of killer pandas. And by “an army,” I mean “a few.”

Wind Man will use his shoulder-mounted jet turbines to generate winds up to 200mph, which can pull Mega Man in for contact damage. He can also launch spinning propellers at Mega Man in a dual-wave pattern that can be tricky to dodge.

Wind Man is susceptible to the space and time-distorting Centaur Flash. Use it to take him out—wait for it—in a flash. Then the Wind Storm weapon is yours. Use it to launch little tornadoes of doom like so:

David Oxford   (The Mega Man Network)
Wind Man is the second Robot Master to be designed by a fan from North America, and much like Knight Man before him, his visual aesthetic and personality kind of betray that.

This hulking robot has a bit of a rivalry with Air Man, but unfortunately for him, his attacks are nowhere near as devastating. In fact, a capable player might even find Wind Man to be a good starting point among the eight Robot Masters of Mega Man 6.

Strangely enough, the weapon you receive from him bears no resemblance to what he uses in battle. While he throws out dual propellers and uses his fans to push or pull Mega Man, the Blue Bomber instead receives a small tornado that moves much like Bubble Lead — and even adorns him in the same colors!

Monster Hunter covers are still pretty rare these days, but when they do come up , they always astound me with amazing quality and just the right amount of nostalgia to take me back. This MH4U Cathar theme cover by Australian band The Consouls is no exception! Check it out: